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Optimal Lineup
Updated Throughout the Day
Optimal lineups are generated to demonstrate groups of players that work well together. This should be used only as a thought-starter for your lineups. This lineup may not conform to exact requirements of DraftKings (ie. players from one team), and may cross over multiple slates. For more detailed and customizable lineup generation, please use the NHL DraftKings Optimizer.
| C | Nicklas Backstrom |
| C | Sidney Crosby |
| W | Patric Hornqvist |
| W | Jakub Vrana |
| W | Viktor Arvidsson |
| D | Ryan Ellis |
| D | John Carlson |
| G | Braden Holtby |
| Util | Jacob Trouba |
| Salary | $49,900 |
| Expected Points | 35.78 |
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Centers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 6.02 | 0.77 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 4.60 | 0.72 |
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,300 | 4.41 | 0.83 |
| Mark Scheifele | PIT | $6,600 | 3.67 | 0.56 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nicklas Backstrom | DAL | $5,300 | 4.41 | 0.83 |
| Sidney Crosby | PHI | $7,800 | 6.02 | 0.77 |
| Evgeny Kuznetsov | DAL | $6,400 | 4.60 | 0.72 |
| Lars Eller | DAL | $3,600 | 2.28 | 0.63 |
Wings
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.44 | 0.71 |
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 4.58 | 0.76 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Blake Wheeler | PIT | $6,400 | 3.84 | 0.60 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,500 | 3.80 | 0.69 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,800 | 3.66 | 0.63 |
| Jake Guentzel | PHI | $6,100 | 3.63 | 0.59 |
| Patrik Laine | PIT | $6,500 | 3.29 | 0.51 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patric Hornqvist | PHI | $6,000 | 4.58 | 0.76 |
| Filip Forsberg | CGY | $6,200 | 4.44 | 0.72 |
| Alex Ovechkin | DAL | $7,700 | 5.44 | 0.71 |
| Viktor Arvidsson | CGY | $5,500 | 3.80 | 0.69 |
| T.J. Oshie | DAL | $5,000 | 3.26 | 0.65 |
| Craig Smith | CGY | $4,600 | 2.93 | 0.64 |
| Phil Kessel | PHI | $5,800 | 3.66 | 0.63 |
| Austin Watson | CGY | $3,800 | 2.37 | 0.62 |
Defensemen
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.05 | 0.71 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 3.91 | 0.70 |
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,800 | 3.52 | 0.73 |
| Kris Letang | PHI | $5,200 | 3.49 | 0.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryan Ellis | CGY | $4,800 | 3.52 | 0.73 |
| John Carlson | DAL | $5,700 | 4.05 | 0.71 |
| Jacob Trouba | PIT | $4,200 | 2.95 | 0.70 |
| Roman Josi | CGY | $5,600 | 3.91 | 0.70 |
Goalies
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 4.81 | 0.62 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.78 | 0.60 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 4.62 | 0.57 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,600 | 4.49 | 0.59 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden Holtby | DAL | $7,800 | 4.81 | 0.62 |
| Connor Hellebuyck | PIT | $8,000 | 4.78 | 0.60 |
| Matt Murray | PHI | $7,600 | 4.49 | 0.59 |
| Pekka Rinne | CGY | $8,100 | 4.62 | 0.57 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.